Waikato Stud News

27 May 2023

Queensland brings out best in Kukeracha

Kukeracha made an overdue return to winning form in his favourite state when he prevailed in a driving finish to claim the G3 Premier’s Cup at Eagle Farm. The Waikato Stud graduate was last successful …

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27 May 2023

Further stakes success for Ardrossan

Ardrossan continued the impressive start he has made to his stallion career when his son Saltcoats claimed the feature event at Pukekohe on Saturday. The Waikato Stud resident has already been represented by Listed Wellesley …

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27 May 2023

Tommy turns on winning show

Turn It Up Tommy gained an overdue victory when he was successful at Kilmore on Thursday. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold son of farm resident Tivaci posted the third success of his career and first …

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24 May 2023

Tivaci filly provides early fireworks

Tivaci’s well-performed daughter Wolverine was a highly sought after filly when bidding got underway at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Broodmare Sale. The Waikato Stud graduate was the sixth lot through the ring on Day …

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15 May 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

I read with great interest how we here in little NZ have 90 uber wealthy people who want to pay more tax. Don’t they realise if they buy an expensive yearling off me they will …

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15 May 2023

Bright staying future for Savabeel’s son

Well-related three-year-old Savorski showed his staying potential at Moe on Monday afternoon. The son of Savabeel stepped up to 2050 metres for the first time and struck immediately with his breakthrough success at his third …

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14 May 2023

Ocean Park mare takes Cup

Poser emphasised the steely side of her nature on Saturday with a tough performance to land top honours in the Listed Rotorua Cup at Arawa Park. The Waikato Stud graduate had previously finished a creditable …

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14 May 2023

Savvy back in business

Oso Savvy bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over 1800 metres on his home track at New Plymouth. The son of Savabeel had produced mixed performances since he was twice successful during …

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14 May 2023

Rich pedigree to fore at Echuca

Promising filly Walk Of Fame added to her family roll of honour with a determined display at Echuca on Saturday. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced daughter of the late Sacred Falls had finished third on …

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6 May 2023

Stud family continues to shine

A family that has served Waikato Stud so well was to the fore in Singapore on Saturday evening. Ocean Park’s son Smoke And Mirrors posted his third victory at Kranji when he was successful in …

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5 May 2023

Regal effort from Ocean Park 3YO

King Neptune has gone close to breaking his duck on several occasions and he made good on his threat at Pakenham on Friday evening. The son of Ocean Park has finished runner-up three times in …

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5 May 2023

THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK

It has been a difficult year, climatically I mean. Now I am not going to turn the Corner into a climate debate, I have been around long enough to present counter-examples of climate events over …

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